«Oil of Russia», 10.08.16, Moscow, 12:18 Yesterday in the Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna presidents met for the first time after a long break and Russia Turkey. The leaders decided to not only bring bilateral relations to pre-crisis levels, but also to exceed it. So, it was decided to “unfreeze” “Turkish Stream” and another important project – construction of NPP “Akkuyu” and did receive the status of strategic investment
Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in St. Petersburg in the afternoon.. The city was a strong wind, but the leaders met in the room, so that the bad weather did not stop the negotiations. Vladimir Putin welcomed Greek counterpart in the living room. The leaders shook hands and went to the negotiations. In general meeting was behind closed doors – first narrow and then in an expanded format with the participation of delegations, in the format of a business lunch. At the same time the table was a plate with a picture of Putin and Erdogan shake hands. However, these dishes were purely decorative, not for food.
Syria leaders and all decided to discuss separately, inviting Foreign Ministers and representatives of the security services and the military. In particular, the talks were attended by the head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization Hakan Fidan and the Chief of General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, First Deputy Defense Ministry Valery Gerasimov.
It will be recalled that Russia and Turkey relations drastically deteriorated after an attack on a Russian military aircraft in the airspace of Syria. Seven months, bilateral relations were virtually frozen, Russia introduced a special economic measures to suspend cooperation in the transport sector, tourism and construction sectors. In late June, Erdogan sent a letter of apology to Putin in connection with the death of the pilot. The heads of state spoke on the phone, and began the process of rapprochement. The Russian president has lifted the ban on the sale of permits in Turkey, have to allow charter flights and to negotiate on economic issues. To begin consultations. But on July 15 Turkey there was an attempt of a military coup. Moscow also condemned it immediately and Putin in a telephone conversation with Erdogan expressed hope for an early restoration of order and stability.
Russia and became the first country visited by the Turkish leader after attempting a coup. Over the previous years, the level and nature of international relations has reached an unprecedented high level. “However, after the famous tragedy, which killed our soldiers in November last year, they have fallen to very low levels, degraded,” – said Putin. However, a visit to the background of the complicated internal political situation in Turkey, says the desire to restore the relationship, he said.
“Black shadow” Erdogan described the incident. He estimated that the Russian counterpart, one of the first to call him with words of support after the attempted coup. Yesterday, he many times called him a “dear friend” and thanked him for the opportunity to meet. “Your call immediately after the coup attempt and myself and my colleagues, and our people are very pleased”, – said the Turkish President. This was important as the moral support and solidarity from the perspective of two states. “The region is very much expected from a political point of view on us, – Erdogan said -. I believe that our cooperation will contribute to the resolution of many problems”
The conversation was substantive, constructive and frank. , Putin told reporters. “Our countries have all possibilities to restore the normal, full-length relationship that would contribute to the strengthening of stability, not only in our region, but throughout the world, Russia is ready for such work.” – He said. The history of relations between the two countries were different, sometimes dramatic periods, “but the inevitable logic of mutual respect prevailed”, – he reminded the president
The leaders outlined a sequence of actions and the initial problem for the recovery of inter-state relations.. “Priority – access to the pre-crisis level”, – announced the President of the Russian Federation. For five months the volume of trade turnover sank by 43 per cent. Painstaking work on the resuscitation of trade and economic interaction. The process has begun, but it takes time. However, Erdogan was set very optimistic and even said that Russia and Turkey are starting to go back to the figure of 100 billion dollars.
Russia wants to restore relations and will do so, Putin stressed. special economic measures against Turkish companies to be gradually abolished. But after the restrictions took “certain transformation”, which should be taken into account. Therefore, according to the government line are preparing a draft medium-term program of trade-economic, scientific-technical and cultural cooperation for 2016-2019 years, it should take in the near future.
The key place in the economic and trade cooperation between the two countries for a long time It takes power. Yesterday, leaders discussed major projects, continued work on that require political decisions. Putin told journalists that although Bulgaria and wants to return to the project “South Stream” Russia suffered losses and now some intentions are not enough -. “Absolutely necessary reinforced concrete guarantee of a legal nature”
“As for any permissions, , we must pay tribute to our Turkish colleagues, as opposed to the project “South stream”, in the previous time, even despite the crisis in our relations, the Turkish side is working, and the basic permissions issues related to the “Turkish stream” already designed and produced ” – continued Russian leader. A NPP “Akkuyu” was amended three laws, and Erdogan agreed yesterday to give the project the status of strategic investment with all the perks. “Gazprom” has started negotiations, confirmed the head of the Russian Ministry of Energy Alexander Novak. Construction of the first branch can be completed at the end of 2019. Subject to gas prices yesterday did not sound, but Russia is ready to discuss it, he said.
On the agenda, and the return of Russian tourists in Turkey. Access to the pre-crisis volume of tourist traffic – a matter of time, said Putin. “The main thing here – to ensure the Turkish side conditions of maximum security of Russian citizens, and such assurances we have received from our partners,” – he said. We considered and the possibility of the resumption of charter air service. “It’s probably the same trick, and the nearest time”, – said Russian President. Soon it will be solved and the abolition of restrictions on the involvement of Turkish citizens and companies for construction contracts. The countries also intend to develop cooperation in the defense industry. In addition, Erdogan announced that Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan have launched a mechanism of trilateral format
Turkish President hopes. “Friendship axis Moscow – Ankara will be restored” and bring peace and stability to the region. “We have a common vision, the potential for cooperation”, – he said. “We believe that the Russian-Turkish relations is now much more stable than it has ever been, and they will help us to confront all sorts of crises”, – concluded Erdogan
The heads of state also exchanged views on international issues. Syria but decided to discuss separately, and this takes quite a long time. “Exchange information and look for a solution,” – said Putin. “Harmonization of views and approaches possible – if only because we have a common goal – the settlement of the Syrian crisis,” – he said
At the end of the press conference and the Russian leader began calling friends Turkish partners.. “We have gone through a very difficult moment in our bilateral relations, but we would all very much like to, and we feel that this would be desirable and to our Turkish friends to overcome these difficulties in the interests of the citizens of Turkey and Russia”, – he said. “The highest interests of our peoples, our countries need to restore the level of our bilateral relations”, – concluded Putin
The leaders also met with representatives of business circles of the two countries.. “We say, a holy place is never empty”: vacant niches are already occupied, Putin told them. “Break not build,” – he brought the other and saying, however, adding that both sides are ready for constructive work. And Erdogan announced a joint investment fund
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